A trip to the zoo on a hot afternoon...

Maggie was super happy to be there.
(Come on...you know you are loving that water spout on her head!)

Baby swans!

Zoo key was SO worth the 3 dollar investment!

Feeding the goats.

Playing in the mister.

Meeting a Mr. Possum. Or is it Mr. O'Possum?

Feeding the giraffe!

Firefly Frolic

Ok, so I know this is a terrible picture of the back of Kayley's head, but it is the only one that turned out. Me, my camera, and dusk just do NOT get along.
Anyway, we went to the nature center a few nights ago to participate in their Firefly Frolic. We had a lot of fun learning about Firefly (or, if you are from around here: Lightening Bugs). Then we went out and caught as many as we could and put them in a big jar to admire them. (Yes, they were set free at the end). It was pretty neat and I'm glad we could go.

Springfield Train Museum

We had a great time on Saturday visiting the Springfield Train Museum!
It was visitors appreciation weekend so we got in for free...
only, when we got there we discovered the museum is always free.
So, no big bargain there.
Fun anyways though! haha!
(btw: Yes, Kayley does love Cheerios...the shirt is very appropriate).

Kayley and Daddy checking out the upper level on the passenger car!

Riding high in the caboose.

This is the end of the train! Look out!

And the engineer sits right here...

And the coal goes in there...

Ringing the bell.
They put it outside because they were concerned
about kids falling out the train window while trying to ring the bell.


The historical truck association was there as well...with their ... uh, historic trucks...

Look, me and Maggie were actually there too!
She is about to Karate Chop the camera...
and I need to get her hair out of my teeth.

Hijacking the mail mans jeep...

Some summer catch up... Random Pictures.

Here are some random pictures:

I tried to make a little play area for Maggie. I put "bumpers" on all 4 sides. It worked for about a week, then she managed to escape. Soooo...I ordered a Super Yard. Maggie is EVERYWHERE. She might as well be crawling she gets around so well.

Another weird sleeping position at naptime. LOL!

I finished Maggie's name project for her wall...
I think it turned out pretty cute.

For FHE on Monday we made our own "brass/gold plates" out of tinfoil. It was awesome. We had 2 other couples over and we all picked our favorite scripture, discussed them, and then "engraved" them on our own metal plates and compiled them into a book for Kayley to keep.

There is probably more randomness to follow... I am behind in my blogging I know. I need to get caught up!

Tiny Tim the Turtle Song